Comments on: Kahuku’s Ah-Hoy torn between UH, Oregon State

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[…] touchdowns as the quarterback in a run-heavy offense. The following year he played safety and after initially making a verbal commitment to the University of Hawaii opted instead for Oregon State, where he was moved to inside […]

By: MP

MP — Mon, 23 Jan 2017 16:02:32 +0000

Would love to see him playing on Saturdays at Aloha Stadium. But I’ll be cheering for this young man no matter where he goes!!

By: Bulukex

Bulukex — Mon, 23 Jan 2017 12:48:03 +0000

Hey I have an idea…. how about everyone shaaaddap and let him make up his own mind.

By: Tutu Kane Ale

Tutu Kane Ale — Mon, 23 Jan 2017 08:30:13 +0000

So sad and sorry to see this Gandhi Guru only lives a sheltered life like having reservations only to the bird nest on these islands?.

By: Derek

Derek — Mon, 23 Jan 2017 03:13:15 +0000

Why wait til Feb. 1 to make your decision. In fairness to both schools make your decision now so both schools can move forward to make other offers and sign other athletes. No problemo. Just follow your heart where you want to go to study and play football for the next 4 or 5 years. Coaches will respect your decision and will appreciate you for giving them an early answer. Talk to your family now, not next weekend. You choose the Beavers, good luck. You choose the Warriors, good luck.

By: amela

amela — Mon, 23 Jan 2017 02:39:08 +0000

If it was me I would want a good education first and not set my priorities to be recognized on the street as a former player just by staying home. If these kids study hard opportunities will come. It’s amazing to me that to get a good job here is who you know, sad that they can’t get a job they want with the education they get. Face recognition please, this not high school.

By: Pun Alum 95

Pun Alum 95 — Mon, 23 Jan 2017 02:21:46 +0000

If your goal is only to make $90,000-$110,000, then your dreams and aspirations aren’t too lofty.

By: Pun Alum 95

Pun Alum 95 — Mon, 23 Jan 2017 02:16:20 +0000

@ Mahatma Gandhi, I am sorry, but what job listed makes “big kala.” You list HPD, HFD, Stevedore, Halawa Prison Guard. Most of those jobs make between $45,000 – $135,000 annually. I am sorry, but that I consider that “big kala.” Now if you were talking about $350,000 – $500,000 or more then we are talking.

And he could get a better paying job going to Oregon State if he takes his academics seriously.

By: Pun Alum 95

Pun Alum 95 — Mon, 23 Jan 2017 02:13:23 +0000

Young man, please travel to the mainland to play. Being away from home allows a kid to really mature. And having the opportunity to play and compete in the Pac-12 is unbelievable.

By: Alpha

Alpha — Mon, 23 Jan 2017 01:09:47 +0000

Mahatma Gandhi January 22, 2017 at 12:05 pm
Loca1boi, I don’t really think it’s the kids decision on where to go play college football. I think local parents put a lot of pressure on their kids to sign with the high-profile Pac-12 schools. just so they can feel proud. Just so they can brag to the community about how their boy plays Pac-12 football and will be on national TV the next weekend.
Coach_B, Curt Watanabe was the starting 3rd baseman during UH baseball glory days of the late 1970s when they finished 2nd in the College World Series. He now a chiropractor in Pearl City Ask him what staying home and playing for UH meant to growing his practice. .

It’s not your decision to make or your place to judge the decision these kids and their families make. You bring up Curt Watanabe? But does that go for the 40yrs worth of ball players that stayed and played for UH? Since you wana bring up one example from the 1970’s? Let me ask you (since you’re so hard up on local kids being successful if they stayed here) what’s the percentage of former ‘Local” UH football players making over $100,000.00 a yr here in Hawaii?